Arash Af8 2014
The AF8 was announced in 2014, featuring a mid-engined 7.0-litre V8 engine producing 505bhp.
The all-new AF8 Cassini, a beautiful design, low drag co efficiency and spectacular down force. A designer’s eye leads to innovation and thus to something timeless and leading to a future legacy.
The front of the car to the back has a story. From the front face of the car, its curved shapes and flat surfaces harks back to the company’s beginnings.
Power and emotion combined
7.0 ltr, 550 bhp and in V8 configuration. These evocative statistics produce an emotional noise through combustion. It has motorsport DNA and low weight of approximately 120kg and has a low position to provide the best prerequisites for exceptional dynamic driving performance on the road as well as race track.
Engineered to perform
High tensile steel side impact tubes for side sills and door inner crash structures. Carbon reinforced roll cages system. The use of ‘uni-directional carbon reinforced plastic’ has been used in crash sensitive areas as well as the engine brace. This system is frequently used in formula and prototype racing cars.
Power and speed, hands and feet
The all-new AF8 has an impressive acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. And with a 200 mph standard top speed, it’s a fierce competitor in any environment.
Underneath the skin
The Arash AF8 was born to be on the race track. This is clearly visible by the DNA of the car shining through from its carbon fibres in the body and in its chassis. These DNA cues continue inside the car itself, evidenced by the materials, the layout of the controls and the seating position
Tech Specs
Engine
7.0 ltr V8
560 horsepower @ 7500Rpm
645Nm of torque @ 6000 Rpm
Carbon intake system
Transmission
6 Speed manual
Pressure fed lubrication system
Rear subframe mounted
Independent oil circuit with cooler
Ratios
1st: 3.15:1
2nd: 2.18:1
3rd: 1.57:1
4th: 1.19:1
5th: 0.94:1
6th: 0.76:1
Final Drive: 4.1:1
Wheels
Material: Forged aluminium
Wheels Front: 48.3 x 24.1cm / 19 x 9.5 Inch
Wheels Rear: 50.8 x 31.8cm / 20 x 12.5 Inch
Tyres
Type: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Tyres front: 235/35ZR19
Tyres rear: 345/30ZR20
Brakes
Front
Ventilated floating steel discs (6 piston)
380mm disk diameter
Rear
Ventilated floated steel discs (4 piston)
362mm disk diameter
Body & Chassis
Carbon fibre body panels
High tensile tubular steel chassis with integrated front and real roll over bars
“Hybrid” chassis construction using carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb
Steering
Rack & pinion design
Aluminium construction
11m turning circle
Impact compliant
Rake & reach adjustable
Vehicle Dimensions
Length: 4.15m
Width: 1.9m
Height: 1.1m
Performance
Top speed: More than 196mph
Acceleration (0-60mph): Less than 3.5
Aerodynamics
Enclosed flat underfloor
Rear diffuser
Front spoiler
Rear spoiler
Suspension
Double wishbone configuration
Bead blasted & Nickel coated
Cast aluminium front and rear hubs
Aluminium constructed oil filled dampers
Additional Information
Heated front screen
Carbon interior with choice of colours
Titanium exhaust system with by-pass valves
Light weight double skinned aluminium fuel tanks
Air conditioning
Touch screen multimedia system
Bi-Xenon front lights with LED rear lights
Weights & Volumes
Luggage capacity: 42ltrs
Fuel tank capacity: 70ltrs
Vehicle weight: 1200kg
